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Fenix C7 vs Fenix HL18R-T V2.0
Fenix C7 ($59.95) vs Fenix HL18R-T V2.0 ($54.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right flashlight.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Fenix C7 | Fenix HL18R-T V2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $59.95 | $54.95 |
| Weight | 172g | 103g |
| Output | 3,000 lumens, 470 m | 800 lumens, 125 m |
| LED | Luminus SST70 | One Luminus SST25 white LED, one SST20 CRI80 warm white LED, and two 2835 red LEDs |
| Modes | Five brightness levels, Strobe and SOS | Ten lighting modes including four levels of cool white light, four levels of warm white light, red light, and red SOS |
| Battery | 5000mAh 21700 included, USB-C | 1900mAh rechargeable li-on battery pack or three AAA batteries |
| Size | 149 x 40 x 27 mm | Height 47 mm, Depth 31 mm |
| Runtime | 68 h max | 160 hours max |
| Switch | Side switch only, no tail switch | — |
| Weight | 172g excluding battery (fenixlighting.com spec text) | 103g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 3.63 oz. (103g) including battery and headband) |
Pros & Cons
Fenix C7
- 3,000 lumens and 470 m for $59.95
- Magnetic base for hands-free work
- Four colors
- Battery included
- The published 172 g does not include the battery
- No tail switch
Fenix HL18R-T V2.0
- 800 lumens and 125 m of throw
- Runs on 1900mAh rechargeable li-on battery pack or three AAA batteries
- 103 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- Check the size before you commit to pocket carry
- Fenix's 160 hours runtime is its longest figure, normally at the lowest level, not at full output
Fenix HL18R-T V2.0 is the better value at $54.95. Both are part of our curated flashlight index — tap through to check current pricing.